Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

As Americans assess their financial situations following a challenging year, several economic signs — including continued high interest rates and lingering inflation — are still warning of a possible recession sometime in 2023. An emergency fund is vital regardless of the larger economic climate. Prepare by paying off debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2013

The rule of thumb that states that it makes sense to spend 30% of your income each month on a housing payment doesn’t take into account the fact that you might have other debts, and that taking on more might over-leverage you. Markets and economic conditions change as well. The market might not return what you expect each year.

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Life Insurance Insurance Debt Property Taxes 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Increasing your credit card limit is really increasing your debt, or at least your exposure to debt, so say ’No!’ Not Having an Emergency Fund It is dangerous to spend every cent you earn and not to have buffer against illness, injury, job loss or hard economic times. Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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